Kids & Family

Everyday Inspirations: Near-Death Experience Led Elena Popova to Caregiving

Patch readers told us who the "Everyday Inspirations" in their communities are, and we're sharing their stories and the work they've done locally.

Everyday Inspirations is a series that features people in Patch communities who inspire others through their work, or people who have faced extraordinary situations and grown from them. They have been featured by other people in the community that have been inspired by the nominees.

Name: Elena Popova 
Town: Franklin, MI
Nominated by: Erika Hunt

Why is this person an "Everyday Inspiration?" 
Elena cares for the sick and elderly 24/7. Her care and compassion is unequaled. She doesn't complain when she is up all night caring for one of her patients she simply begins the day with a smile and gives the care loved ones deserve.

Has the nominee's life been changed in an extraordinary way? 

A near death experience early in her life became the catalyst for her calling as a caregiver.

How does this person work to make others' lives better?

Elena uses a holistic approach to give patients the best possible care. Cooking the food they like and allowing them to eat when they want. She also incorporates aromatherapy and essential oils into her care. I never thought that my mom would leave her home, but she loves living with Elena and Elena
has improved her health and quality of life. 

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